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Move Breathe Create brings together mindful movement, meditation, and creative expression in Gainesville, FL. Welcome to Move Breathe Create!

We offer Nia, SloMo, and workshops that help you feel more alive and energized. Contact via Facebook or at NiaGainesville@gmail.com for details. A home for mindful movement, meditation, and creative expression in Gainesville. What We Offer

Nia: A holistic fitness practice inspired by dance, martial arts, and mindfulness. Nia promotes physical wellness, mental clarity, and emotional balance through joyful, expressive movement. SloMo: Slow Flow & Meditation: A new practice weaving the grounding pace of Tai Chi, the creativity of Nia, and the stillness of meditation. SloMo invites you to slow down, breathe, and move with intention. Creative Workshops: Unique sessions blending movement, mindfulness, and creativity for deeper exploration and expression. Our Community

Move Breathe Create is led by Sarit Sela, Nia 1st Degree Black Belt Instructor, and welcomes people of all ages and experience levels. Our mission is to enjoy movement and art together, to promote wellness and mindfulness, and to give back to the wider community through collaboration and service. What to Expect

Beginners welcome. Movements are adaptable for all fitness levels and experiences. Bring a water bottle, comfortable clothes, and a yoga mat (optional). Shoes are optional too—we usually move barefoot. Classes are donation-based, with a contribution of $10–$20 recommended.

📩 RSVP & current schedule: Check our Events tab for upcoming classes, and confirm attendance by messaging here on Facebook, Messenger, or emailing NiaGainesville@gmail.com.

✨ Through movement, meditation, and creative play, we invite you to feel more alive, grounded, and energized.

07/12/2025

Honored to be featured in this article alongside the excellent work of the former UF Mindfulness team, highlighting a recent Nia + mindfulness session I led at the Harn Museum of Art.

https://medium.com/florida-gator-magazine/uf-mindfulness-469c9763a590

A movement aims to make mindfulness part of the academic culture

09/11/2025

Hello friends 🌿
As the season turns and the light softens, I’m offering several opportunities in November and December to move, breathe, and create together here in Gainesville. All offerings are open to all levels - come as you are.

Nia
Fun, expressive movement to music, blending dance, martial arts, and mindfulness.
Sundays, 10–11 AM
Wednesdays, 12–1 PM
Outdoors at the Thomas Center Gardens.
Donation-based.

SloMo
A slow, grounding practice of gentle movement and meditation for balance, ease, and presence.
Saturdays, Nov. 15 and Dec. 13, 10-11 AM
Duckpond Studio (RSVP for address). Donation-based.

Creativity & Movement Workshop: Shapes in Nature
A relaxed afternoon blending movement, journaling, and intuitive art-making inspired by natural forms.
Saturday, Dec. 6, 2–5 PM
Duckpond Studio (RSVP for address). $65.

If you’d like to join, please message me or email NiaGainesville@gmail.com to RSVP.

No previous experience needed - just curiosity and a willingness to explore.

Wishing you warmth, spaciousness, and creativity this season.
Hope to see you soon. 🌙

~ Sarit

11/10/2025

Nia class tomorrow, Sunday, 10-11 AM, at the Thomas Center Gardens! I hope to see you there

01/10/2025

Couldn’t agree more!!
Moving/dancing outdoors to inspiring music and in a welcoming community is among the best medicine I know!!

A new analysis shows that moving to music with others can be a powerful way to ease symptoms of depression. Unlike walking or yoga, dance engages the brain in a unique “neurochemical symphony,” blending physical activity with joy, connection, and self-expression. Here's why it helps and how to harness it, according to experts: https://on.natgeo.com/47WKONQ

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Nia is a cardio group fitness class inspired by dance, martial arts, and healing arts. A unique blending of the fluidity and focus of Tai Chi and yoga, the grace and spontaneity of modern dance, and the energy and explosiveness of martial arts, Nia boosts both physical and emotional well-being. Nia is pleasurable, healthy and never boring. Every Nia class can be adapted to individual needs and abilities. For complete list of class and events, please message Nia Gainesville or email Sarit at NiaGainesville@gmail.com.